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Lubbock councilman Klein loses talk radio show, says he was outbid for daily program

Todd Klein believes business with plans for promotional spots will take over time slot

Todd Klein

Councilman Todd Klein’s two-hour current events talk radio show has been replaced, apparently by the sounds of Lady Gaga and Culture Club.

The District 3 councilman said he was outbid for the airtime he’s filled with “The Todd Klein Show” for nearly five years on KRFE AM 580, learning the news Monday and broadcasting his last segment Thursday.

Spokespeople for the radio station did not return Avalanche-Journal phone calls and an email requesting comment.

On Saturday evening, the radio station’s website continued to list Klein’s show in its 4 to 6 p.m. weekday time slot.

“There are no hard feelings,” Klein said, not wanting to elaborate on the details of the bidding process but adding he’ll consider shopping around for another broadcasting outlet.

The councilman said he did not believe ratings were a factor in the station’s decision to drop the show.

Klein said he did not know who would host the new show but believed the winning bidder was a business that will use the time slot for promotional programming.

Just after 5 p.m. Friday, the frequency carried Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” followed by Culture Club’s “Karma Chameleon” along with a brief promotional spot boasting, “We’re your radio station for the best music variety.”